SPI Viper Red 1965 Mustang painted 9 years ago
 

We are going to be changing the front nose and getting rid of the large spoiler

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We will also modify the rear bumper to get a better fit and paint body color.

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It still looks great.

This is the first test fit of the customer supplied Stangaholics front apron. I had to do a lot of fiberglass grinding to clear the electric fan. It still needs to go down on the right side and up on the drivers side.

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To get the front end to line up better Brian had to adjust the fenders.

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I had to add a little filler to match the fenders

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Epoxy primed

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Brian cut the ends off the bumper and lined up the center

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Since the bumper was narrow we had an old bumper that he cut out a section and welded to the back

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Reshaping the end

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Now he can screw it together to test fit

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After a lot of welding and grinding

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Epoxy primed. Next week I will do a little bodywork

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Test fitting the bumper after a little bodywork

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Epoxy primed

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The bumper came out looking flawless! What else do you have planned besides the front end changes?

That's all we are doing and it goes back to the owner.

I added a couple of L brackets that will bolt to the radiator support

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SPI white epoxy

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I wet sanded lightly with 600 and sprayed 3 coats of SPI Viper Red yesterday and today sprayed SPI Universal clear

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I like the changes. Makes for a more complete and smooth appearance.

The tucking is nice but I do prefer a chrome bumper on these cars. Owner's choice though, and defnitely cheaper than rechroming ! My local chromer starts at $850 for a bumper.

Getting closer

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Looks great! I don't comment on your builds often but I love the work you guys do and appreciate the effort you put into documenting and sharing it, thank you!

Dave

The owner is waiting for the Stang-aholics upper grille and surround to come in

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Good looking car. The new bumpers look way better

A few more photos of the front end

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Finished the rear bumper

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Paul picked up the car Saturday and fit the new grille when he got home. He is still waiting for the black surround.

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Came out looking nice. Good job guys!